DERBY- Cindy Barbian, manager, St. Vincent De Paul Helping Hands of the Valley Thrift Shoppe, said this week the shop is currently closed but will be re-opening Aug. 22, earlier in the season than usual.
The shop hours are 9:30 a.m.-2:30 p.m. Monday-Saturday.
A wide selection of toys and dolls is available./ Contributed photo
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Barbian said, "We are accepting all donations, furniture pick-up by request - if we have the volunteer men to do a pickup. We we are not allowed inside a home, (items) would need to be in garage, on porch or outside."
The food pantry's shelves are almost empty. Barbian said much-needed items include:
- canned fruit
- canned vegetables (carrots, green beans and corn)
- canned potatoes
- canned soups
- macaroni and cheese
- mayonnaise, ketchup, and mustard
- jars of pasta sauce